Finance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out standard accounting procedures and ensures all financial activities are in line with it.
• Ensure that all cash vouchers and other relevant documents are completely signed and authorized.
• Handle all bank account operations, including transfer preparation and/or other bank documents.
• Ensure all monthly transactions are processed and the subsequent monthly Bank Reconciliations are completed each month.
• Prepare monthly payroll for different project employees/consultants and distribute pay slips.
• Prepare monthly payment requests for clients as per the terms and conditions of the agreement and follow up the timely settlement.
• Prepare bank account register book for local and foreign accounts regularly and submit bi-weekly cash forecasts for management consumption.
• Coordinate the financial activities of the company and keep up-to-date records all the time.
• Monitors account receivables and ensure timely collection of payments regularly.
• Handle inter-company accounts movement & ensure the availability of adequate cash as required.
• Formulate an efficient cash inflow and outflow system to ensure the financial position of the company.
• Handle annual tax clearance, registration, de-registration, and license renewal activities as required.
• Ensure all required month-end transactions, including Journals, Accruals, and Prepayments are processed accordingly.
• Prepare and settle monthly tax dues (income tax, pension, withholding & VAT).
• Conducting periodic audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Implementing internal controls to safeguard payroll data and prevent errors or fraud.
• Issue cash and credit sales invoices as per the approved payment request and ensure timely collection.
• Assisting line managers with any ad-hoc queries promptly and effectively.
• Responsible for preparation of papers to facilitate annual audit and declaration of profit tax.
• Maintain fixed asset register, conduct the annual count, and prepare a year-end report.
• Maintains filing for financial section and keeps information confidential manner.
• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters
• Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required
• Ensure company policies & guidelines are adhered to at all times and report any perceived breaches.
• Assists in other organizational activities and tasks, as assigned.

Requirements

Academic qualification

• BA in Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Additional qualifications

• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and Positive attitude.
• Ability to plan and handle multiple responsibilities at once.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including accounting software.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Years of experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience in the service sector

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace: Addis Ababa